Hi there,
Have you tried the Mito? I think the best way to find out whether
you will like this bike beyond its looks will be to go down to
Minerva Motors and try it for yourself.
Like what TZR said, it is going to cost a lot to purchase it. If it
is S$13,000 on the road, you will need to pay a downpayment of 20%
which means S$2600 upfront. Interest rate is usually 6% per annum
and if you repay in 2 years, then the monthly instalment will be
S$460.
Next you will have to consider the maintenance and spare parts
cost. Since it is an Italian bike, parts will be expensive. Even if
you buy first hand, servicing will not come cheap because of the
country of origin. It is analogous to the servicing between a
Japanese car and a Continental car.
Also, are you planning to upgrade to class 2A or 2? If so, then
there is no point getting this bike unless you are sticking with it
for a long time. In my case, I am riding a Yamaha TZM that I bought
first hand because I am planning to use it for at least 5 years. I
am taking my class 2A and will be taking class 2 when the time
comes but am satisfied with a class 2B bike.
However, if you really like the bike, then go for it. All the
advice given by me and others is just to make you aware of the cons
that owning such a bike might bring. The final choice is still up
to you!
